Add 15/12 and 2/32
1st number: 1 3/12, 2nd number: 2/32
15/12 + 2/32 is 21/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
15/12 = 15 × 8/12 × 8 = 120/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
2/32 = 2 × 3/32 × 3 = 6/96 - Add the two like fractions:
120/96 + 6/96 = 120 + 6/96 = 126/96 - 126/96 simplified gives 21/16
- So, 15/12 + 2/32 = 21/16
In mixed form: 15/16
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